[dundee222]

If it's an actual 23hp, blowing snow the engine power will not be the limiting factor for long. Putting that much torque through a single b section belt will however. The belt drive is pretty much maxed out with stock hp, so much so that belt life is severely curtailed as is.

 

[dundee222]

Good to know. Hard to beat an Onan for sheer torque.

 

[dundee222]

Tip. If you have to shorten a shaft that is already drilled or at least spotted in the center, drill and tap to the needed finish depth BEFORE cutting off the excess. I'd do it on the mill or drill press to reduce the chance of error. However you choose to do it, the existing hole will help guide the drill and tap so you get it straight and on center.

 

[dundee222]

I wouldn't worry too much, it is not hard to shorten a crank. It is not hardened or anything unworkable.

 

[dundee222]

My hat's off to you for going through all this to repower, although at the same time it makes me glad I just rebuilt my Onan.

 

[dundee222]

Nice work. For some reason I thought you were replacing an Onan. Doi. [When are we going to get back some decent [email protected]#$ing emojis?] Your repower makes a lot more sense. Is 1000 hours the average lifespan of these motors?